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The Aspidoras genera differ
from Corydoras by their different behaviour such as their
swimming habits. The eyes are smaller, body smaller and a smaller
head shape in Aspidoras compared with Corydoras.
Aspidoras posses a duel fontanel bone structure in the
skull whereas Corydoras have only the one larger fontanel.
Aquarium Care: Aspidoras carvalhoi
is fairly uncommon in the hobby but as with all of this genus
they are best kept in groups of six or more and are best housed
with small fishes that are not aggressive. Provide a planted area
in the tank for cover and include a soft substrate such as sand
or small rounded gravel. Diet: Flake, tablet
foods, small live and frozen foods. Remarks:
Many species of Aspidoras are difficult to tell apart
unless there is area catchment information available.